The Ugandan parliament was established in 1962, soon after the country's independence.
First Parliament of Uganda (1956–1962) Uganda Legislative Council (LEGCO) is considered to be the first Parliament of Uganda.
The Legislative Council (LEGCO) of Uganda was created in 1920, replacing governance by the Commissioner’s decrees. At its inception, the Council was composed entirely of European members under the leadership of Governor Sir Robert Coryndon. An Asian representative was first admitted in 1926, and on 4 December 1945, the first African members, Michael Ernest Kawalya Kaggwa (the Katikkiro of Buganda), Petero Nyangabyaki (the Katikkiro of Bunyoro), and Yekonia Zirabamuzaale, were sworn in to the LEGCO to represent Buganda, Western and Eastern Provinces. The speaker during the Second Parliament was
Narendra M. Patel, a Ugandan of
Indian descent. This parliament ended when
Idi Amin overthrew Milton Obote's government in January 1971.
Eleventh Parliament (2021–2026) At the beginning of the 11th Parliament in May 2021, Jacob Oulanyah was elected Speaker of Parliament, with
Anita Among serving as Deputy Speaker. Oulanyah died in March 2022 while in office. Following his death, Among was elected Speaker of Parliament on 25 March 2022. On the same day,
Thomas Tayebwa was voted as the new Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda.
Twelfth Parliament (2026–present) ==Ugandan legislation==